Shelter Rules and Regulations

Shelters can be reserved 365 days in advance from the date of the rental, and no less than 10 days from the date of the rental. Exceptions can only be requested in-house.

If substantial activity is planned that requires the use of additional city resources, facilities and/or infrastructure, the lessee will be referred to the City Clerk for an Event Permit Application.

No bounce houses or other inflatables are allowed in any City Park.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at any City parks without written permission from the Papillion City Council.

When reserving a shelter in any city park through the Papillion Recreation Department, please be aware that you are only reserving the shelter and not the restroom facilities or the area surrounding the shelter.

Please have a copy of the permit with you on your scheduled date at the shelter to show proof of authorization of use in the event of a conflict.

Permit fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Other Factors that would require a special event permit.

One (1) or more vendor/s gather to conduct business on City-owned property for a set date(s) and time(s) for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) consecutive calendar days.

Located at the east end of Halleck Park across from the Lake Halleck. This newly renovated shelter provides the following:

Seating for 120 or more people

Parking

Restrooms

Picnic tables

Electrical outlets

Outdoor grills

Amenities

Fishing

Playground equipment

Horseshoe pits

Tennis court

Basketball courts

Walking path and handicap access

Renovations

New renovated items in 2016 include:

A new roof

LED lighting

All new concrete inside and out

New picnic tables

2 new large grills

Renovated bathrooms with new tile and floors

First Come First Serve Shelters

Halleck Park - Halleck Park has 2 smaller shelters located in the park off E. Lincoln Street which are first come first serve.

Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area - Walnut Creek Recreation Area has 3 smaller shelters located in the park, one on the east side and 2 on the west side of the lake. For more information, call 402-592-8877.